Description

Dahi is a traditional South Asian fermented milk similar to yogurt, widely consumed as a staple food and beverage.

Fermentation process

  • Milk heated and cooled
  • Inoculated with previous batch
  • Fermented overnight at ambient temperature

Reported microbiology (examples)

  • LAB: Lactococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp.

Functional relevance

  • Improved lactose digestibility
  • Central role in daily diets

References

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